Author: Krobea

Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) Samson Gyamerah on Wednesday, March 22 said the company is working at extending operations onto the Adenta-Accra corridor soon, saying patronage has risen to 7,000 passengers daily, a significant indication of a good out-turn on the new route. Mr Gyamerah explained that Ayalolo – as the service is termed – started from a modest 40,000 passengers daily in December last year to 80,000 in January this year. Within two months, the numbers have risen to the current 7,000 passengers. The figure, he noted, could rise if the company had…

The final report of the ad hoc committee set up by Parliament to look into the bribery allegations against leadership of the Appointments Committee is expected to be presented on Wednesday, March 29. The five-member committee is currently considering its draft report, according to the Acting Director of Public Affairs of Parliament, Kate Addo. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 22, Ms Addo said evidence were taken from three more witnesses. The committee chaired by Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan Joe Ghartey had been given 30 days within which to complete its investigations. But the time has elapsed. The…

The chief and traditional authorities of Atibie in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region have rescinded their decision to block the road that links the town to the paragliding site ahead of this year’s Easter festive season. The chief, Barimah Kwame Asante Betiani II, and Nananom last month threatened to stop visitors across the world from entering Atibie and its surrounding towns to enjoy the annual paragliding festival if government failed to fix the road. According to him, though the site has become a popular tourist site, the town is bedevilled with deplorable roads. He further stated that the…

Residents at Kyebi in the Akim East Municipality of the Eastern Region queue at the only borehole in the area to access potable water. Their taps have stop running for months. The Ghana Water Company Limited has suspended the water treatment plant at Kyebi due to pollution and high turbidity levels. Taps have stopped running for weeks. Residents from Kyebi, Nima, Obronikrom, Nsuoasi and its environs struggle to access water. On daily basis, they queue at the only borehole to have water, walking from far and near. School children, workers and residents including women carrying kids are affected more by…

The Member of Parliament for Adentan Constituency, Yaw Buaben Asamoah, has called on the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources to commence the consideration of rain harvesting in the country. He is of the view that Ghana can avoid the incessant water shortages, if the nation begins to consider two main harvests. He proposed, firstly, that measures and mechanisms should be put in place to harvest rains, which go waste every time. According to the lawmaker, Ghana can consciously construct man-made channels within cities where rains can be directed and harvested, if not drinkable, for irrigation and watering of farms.…

From March 21-22, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) met with the Government of Ghana and partners working to advance food security goals under the U.S. government’s global hunger and food security initiative, Feed the Future. Over the course of two days, the Feed the Future partners and the Government of Ghana examined the progress made over the last year and discussed potential plans for improving nutrition and food security, as well as building a more inclusive agriculture sector in Ghana. Kwesi Korboe, advisor to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, and USAID/Ghana Mission Director Andrew Karas delivered…

1. GIVING Helping others is not only good for them and a good thing to do, it also makes us happier and healthier too. Giving also connects us to others, creating stronger communities and helping to build a happier society for everyone. And it’s not all about money – we can also give our time, ideas and energy. So if you want to feel good, do good! Experts have come up with a list of ten steps you can follow to boost your happiness, including being generous to others. The advice was produced by Vanessa King, author of 10 Keys…

An aircraft cabin ban on large electronic devices was prompted by intelligence suggesting a terror threat to US-bound flights, says US media. The US and UK have announced new carry-on restrictions banning laptops on certain passenger flights. The so-called Islamic State group (IS) has been working on ways to smuggle explosives on to planes by hiding them in electronics, US sources tell ABC. The tip-off was judged by the US to be “substantiated” and “credible”. Inbound flights on nine airlines operating out of 10 airports in eight countries are subject to the US Department of Homeland Security ban. Phones and…

The 60 Days Challenge of 3FM’s FAT2FIT Season III came to a climax on March 18 at the Aviation Social Center. The great fitness journey, which commenced on January 15 had about 150 participants sign up to challenge themselves to lose weight and build a healthy lifestyle as well. The event started at 5:40am with some warm-ups and a few stretches after which this was followed by an aerobic session led by Beatrice Afful affectionately known as Bea De Bully. Chief Executive Officer and Founder of FAT2FIT Weight Management Company Limited Akoto DerGross congratulated participants on their desire, determination and…

Engineers working on the Kasoa Interchange have served notice to temporarily close a portion of the N1-Kasoa highway from Wednesday, March 22 to Wednesday, March 29. The closure is to allow for sealing of a make-shift U-turn right before the Kasoa Police Station “and also for the final asphalting of the Southern Part of the Western Highway Extension by Queiroz Galvāo construction”. Diversions have been created for motorists. Motorists driving from Winneba, Cape Coast and beyond towards Accra “can either use the Western By Pass to get to Accra or still drive through Kasoa and take RIGHT TURN upon reaching…